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Province more than doubles specialty nursing seats

Monday, January 13, 2020  The provincial government is more than doubling the number of specialty nurse training opportunities in the province by funding 1,000 seats each year at the British Columbia School of Technology (BCIT). This increase will help meet …

Better supports for people facing poverty

People experiencing poverty now have better access to income and disability assistance through a series of changes designed to give them the help they need, when they need it. “We took a careful look at the existing policies for income …

Premier’s statement on New Year’s Day

Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement about New Year’s Day 2020: “Tomorrow, we will wake up to a new year and fresh decade full of promise and opportunity. This is a time to reflect on our past accomplishments …

Policy changes help break the cycle of poverty

Monday, June 17, 2019 Policy changes implemented to help break the cycle of poverty and build a better B.C. for vulnerable citizens will take effect July 1, 2019. Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction clients will benefit from policy …